Hayhurst's Scallopwing
Common NameHayhurst's Scallopwing
Scientific NameStaphylus hayhurstii
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrginae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsdark brown, reddish-brown, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, fields, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEastern and central United States, south to Mexico
Host PlantsAmaranthus retroflexus, Amaranthus hybridus, Chenopodium album
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are pale green with a dark head, feeding on amaranth and pigweed. Pupation occurs in a leaf shelter.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown, mottled appearance, the small white spots on the forewing, and the strongly scalloped hindwing margins. The antennae have a distinct hook at the tip.
Description
A small, dark brown skipper with mottled wings, small white spots on the forewing, and distinctly scalloped hindwing margins. The body is hairy and dark.
